These health issues are characterized by confusion, memory loss and disorientation. Diseases such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s as well as high blood pressure and strokes may cause it. When organs such as the heart, lungs, thyroid, pituitary and other glands do not function well, mental processes are affected. This leads to Dementia.

Dementia is different form general forgetfulness and confusion that is part of old age and can easily be reversed.